Paid Sick Leave in Denver
Learn about paid sick leave requirements, employee rights, and employer obligations in Denver, Colorado.
State: Colorado
Local Requirements
- *Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
- *All employers must provide paid sick leave
- *1 hour per 30 hours worked
- *Up to 48 hours per year
- *Includes public health emergency leave
Key Differences from Federal/State Law
- !CO statewide law is strong
- !Includes additional emergency leave
- !Applies to all employer sizes
- !Broader reasons for use
Employer Obligations
- →Provide paid sick leave statewide
- →Allow use for many reasons
- →Provide emergency leave during PHEs
- →Post required notices
Employee Rights
- ✓Accrue paid sick leave
- ✓Use for health, safety, and care needs
- ✓Additional leave during emergencies
- ✓No retaliation
Resources
CO Division of Labor Standards
HFWA enforcement
Colorado HFWA
Full law text
Note: Always verify current requirements with official sources. Laws may change.
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